Due to their location, APAs are a major cause of primary aldosteronism, a condition in which excessive production of the hormone aldosterone leads to high blood pressure. Primary aldosteronism is ...

Aldosterone antagonists (spironolactone, eplerenone) also known as “potassium sparing diuretics” block the action of aldosterone inhibiting the reuptake of sodium and water. Normally, when ...

Due to their location, APAs are a major cause of primary aldosteronism, a condition in which excessive production of the hormone aldosterone leads to high blood pressure. Primary aldosteronism is ...

Addison's disease occurs when the adrenal glands do not produce enough hormones due to either the adrenal cortex not producing enough cortisol and aldosterone or when both adrenal glands have been ...

Due to their location, APAs are a major cause of primary aldosteronism, a condition in which excessive production of the hormone aldosterone leads to high blood pressure. Primary aldosteronism is ...

Purpose: The clinical benefits, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and recommendations for the appropriate use of the aldosterone antagonists spironolactone and eplerenone in patients with heart ...